Cleveland v. Ward

¶1 Shelby Cleveland appeals several rulings by the First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, excluding trial testimony by Cleveland’s physical therapist and treating physician; directing a defense verdict on Cleveland’s claim that her rotator cuff tear and arthritis were caused by a vehicle collision; and ruling that Cleveland may not recover damages incurred by her business, Shelby House, Inc. We affirm.

¶2 We restate and address the issues on appeal as follows:

1. Whether the District Court abused its discretion by excluding trial testimony of Cleveland’s treating physician, Dr.…